glyceryl n 1: a trivalent radical derived from glycerol by removing the three hydroxyl radicals
Glyceryl \Glyc"er*yl\, n. [Glycerin + -yl.] (Chem.) A compound radical, {C3H5}, regarded as the essential radical of glycerin. It is metameric with allyl. Called also {propenyl}. [1913 Webster]